Job Bank North Island

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is looking for a Roads Foreman based in Holberg, BC on Northern Vancouver Island.

What You’ll Do: The Roads Foreman is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the overall road construction and maintenance process to ensure production targets are achieved. In addition to the daily supervision of the hourly (union) employees and contractors, a significant portion of the role is ensuring sound business practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, resulting in improved safety and environmental performance.

Who You Are: Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in forestry operations in increasingly responsible roles such as a Road Foreman/Supervisor or Forestry Planner. You bring strong knowledge of road building processes, are a people leader (experience managing both unionized and contractors is an asset), and you have the ability to manage the business/administrative components involved in the role.

Work Environment: This position is based at our operations in Holberg, BC. There is company housing available in Holberg and relocation assistance is available.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a fully qualified Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our Mid Island Forest Operations in Campbell River, B.C.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union with a rate of $45.48 per hour plus trade premiums and comprehensive benefits.

This position is currently on a 4x3 shift with 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day.

This position is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Yarders, Log Loaders & Hydraulic Log Loaders)
- Must be fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanic.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision

*** Please provide reference contacts when you apply.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. Surrounded by mountain ranges, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, the lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. No matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home, you’ll find a relaxing lifestyle with amazing places to explore.

In particular, discover Campbell River and the surrounding areas as a great place to live work and play: Click Here.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a Canadian forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. We are committed to providing the most sustainable building products on the planet. With operations in the coastal region of British Columbia and Washington State, Western Forest Products meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering sourced from our secure access to a variety of coastal BC tree species. Our progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices and large investment in manufacturing ensures the health and prosperity of our forests, communities and business for generations to come.

Responsibilities Include:
• Planning, organizing, implementing community-based recreational and social activities.
• Providing skill-building to individuals such as life skills and social skills; models appropriate behaviour.
• Using positive behavioural supports at all times to ensure the safety and dignity of individuals served, community members, and yourself.
• Communicating with the family and caregiver of the individual served.

Hours and Compensation:
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1:00 pm – 5 pm. (Alternative days can be discussed).
• Additional shift on Saturdays, hours to be determined with successful candidate.
• This is a CLBC Funded Position. Starting wage of $23.00 per hour.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for an Appraisal Administrator based in Campbell River, BC or Powell River, BC

What You’ll Do: As an Appraisal Administrator, you will play a significant role in making data easily accessible for our Appraisal Foresters. You will organize data stored for appraisals, specifically non development cost data such as invoices, timecards from machine operators and any other costs associated with road constructions projects. You will enter road development data into Western’s resource management database.

Who You Are: You see the big picture behind data management and organization – that having access to key information in a timely manner is the foundation to making sound business decisions. You find joy in managing data points in a way that allows others to access information in an efficient and effective manner. You are highly organized and come with over two years of administrative experience.

Work Environment: The position is to be performed in a hybrid work environment. Expectations for the time being are that this role will be working from home or office with proper safety plans in place. Occasional travel between operations may be required in the beginning of this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure a safe work attitude.
- Non-tabular Development Cost (NDC) data documentation collection, review, and storage.
- Collecting timecards & contractor payment invoices by NDC project for contract and company road construction crews.
- Summarization and review of timecard machine hours to match to completed NDC projects from contractor invoices or machine logs.
- Collecting and organizing photo documentation of NDC projects where required.
- Collecting and matching material (Incl. explosives) and contractor invoices to completed NDC projects.
- Storage of NDC documentation by project by block in digital format under the operation’s block files.
- Road Measure-up data input into Cenfor Appraisals Module.
- Work with planners to receive ‘As-Built’ road measure-up data and enter into ---proper Cenfor Appraisals Module version for initial or post-harvest ADS Appraisal Data Submission.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The north-central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

The outdoors is your playground, surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, rainforests and an ocean filled with wildlife. Imagine a place where you could literally go skiing and golf in the same day.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. The lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. Within arm’s reach you will find rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean no matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

THE OPPORTUNITY

What You’ll Do: In this rewarding role, you will utilize the latest technologies, including LiDAR, to maintain and advance industry leading forest inventory data for 1.6 million hectares of land that Western sustainably manages. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with First Nations, government, and subject matter experts to support the development of landscape level planning initiatives including Forest Landscape Plans and Integrated Resource Management Plans and the associated Timber Supply Analysis. Working as part of the Inventory and Analysis team, the ideal candidate will be highly adept at managing and analyzing large data sets and will have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree in forestry and registration or eligible for registration as a professional forester in British Columbia. 5 plus year of experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility considered an asset.

Work Environment: This role can be performed either remotely or in Campbell River in a hybrid work environment. Expectations for the time being are that this role will be working from home or the office with proper safety plans in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Work with industry experts to evaluate, test and develop leading-edge forest inventories including a LiDAR derived area-based forest inventory.
-Maintain and update Western’s existing area-based forest inventory annually to reflect harvesting, growth, natural disturbance and planting activities.
-Utilize LiDAR and sample data to develop, maintain and enhance Western’s individual tree inventory.
-Design the acquisition of new inventory data.
-Work with First Nations partners to develop and enhance forest inventories in their traditional territories.
-Provide strategic analysis to determine the quality, characteristics and prevalence of critical forest attributes both today and in the future.
-Work closely with other Inventory and Analysis members to prepare data and provide technical analysis support for Forest Landscape Plans, Integrated Resource Management Plans and Timber Supply Analyses.
-Conduct timber valuations for private managed land.
-Manage and maintain stem level information from cruise plots in a centralized database.
-Prepare, tender, manage and oversee contracts related to forest inventory data collection and development.
-Develop presentations and written reports.
-Present to public advisory groups, other public forums and to key stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for an Excavator Operator to join our Mid Island Operation located on Vancouver Island, BC.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with a wage rate of $37.62 and comprehensive benefits and pension.

This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.

Please provide reference contacts in resume when you apply. This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest.

The outdoors is your playground. Vancouver Island North is one of British Columbia’s most abundant and diverse natural resource regions and presents a variety of geological features like deep ocean sounds, coastal inlets, mountains, glacier fields, karsts and caverns, temperate rainforests, rugged coastline, and long wide valleys.

Discover Vancouver Island and the surrounding areas as a great place to live work and play: Click Here.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is seeking a Log Truck Driver with BC coastal logging experience, to join our Mid Island Forest Operations in Campbell River, BC. The wage rate is $36.82 per hour and includes a benefits package.

This site runs a continual shift and is a United Steelworkers (USW) operation, and truck drivers are currently on a 4x4 shift (4 days on, 4 days off, 11 hours per day of straight time).

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

We strive to support our people in reaching their full potential. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance, and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a Canadian forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. We are committed to providing the most sustainable building products on the planet. With operations in the coastal region of British Columbia and Washington State, Western Forest Products meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering sourced from our secure access to a variety of coastal BC tree species. Our progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices and large investment in manufacturing ensures the health and prosperity of our forests, communities and business for generations to come.

We provide equal opportunity in recruitment, career development, promotion, training and rewards for all employees.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Field Planner at our Englewood Forest Operations in North Vancouver Island, BC.

What You'll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout and/or silviculture and supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone newer to their forestry career, who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We have a clearly defined career path within our forestry team and are always looking to develop our people and promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved.

Work Environment: This role is based at our Englewood Forest Operations in Woss, BC. Company housing in Woss is available if desired throughout the work week; however, most of our employees choose to live in Port McNeill and either commute during the week or utilize company housing during the week".

About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licences and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.

If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Actively participates as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout and/or silviculture;
-Assists in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
-Demonstrates adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures
-Understands corporate financial goals and recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
-Follows and implements principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
-Participates effectively in programs designed to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements.

We are looking to fill- 2 positions

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for Operations/Silviculture Field Planners - 2 positions on North Vancouver Island, BC.

Operations Field Planner, Quatsino/Holberg, BC – 1 permanent position
Silviculture Field Planner, Quatsino/Holberg, BC – 1 temporary position (8 months)

What You'll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout and/or silviculture and supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone newer to their forestry career, who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We have a clearly defined career path within our forestry team and are always looking to develop our people and promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved.

About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licences and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.

If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Actively participates as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout and/or silviculture;
-Assists in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
-Demonstrates adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures
-Understands corporate financial goals and recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
-Follows and implements principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
-Participates effectively in programs designed to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for a Loading and Yarding Supervisor to join our Englewood Forest Operation in Woss, British Columbia.

What You’ll Do: With the overarching objective of Defining a Higher Standard in safety and continuous improvement, the Woods Supervisor is responsible for delivering overall production targets through the efficient management of the wood flow process. You are dedicated to sound business practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, resulting in improved safety and environment performance, efficiency, quality, and profitability, as measured by Production Phase metrics.

Who You Are: You come with over 5 years of experience in coastal logging. You are confident, a natural solution seeker, and can manage both employees and projects in a professional manner. As an integral member of the Operation, you find joy and pride in ensuring the full cycle wood flow is run in an efficient, safe, and financially sound manner.

Work Environment: This role is performed in-person with proper safety plans in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Environmental Performance

-Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence of Company safety and sustainability processes and procedures.

Financial Performance

-Support the establishment and ongoing improvement of production phase metrics;
-Review metrics and utilize these to improve efficiency;
Control inventory; and
-Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the Operation.

Leadership

-Provide leadership and direction to improve safety and environmental performance, reduce operational costs, and drive efficiencies with Company hourly employees and contractors;
-Supervision of company hourly employees and contractors, ensuring safe work performance and the achievement of production goals;
-Ensure hourly employee and contractor awareness and compliance with safety, environmental and operational policies, procedures and regulations; and
-Hire, train, coach and manage performance of hourly employees and contractors.

Operations

-Oversight and coordination of the overall end to end wood flow process to ensure daily production targets are met. This includes:
--Safe and efficient yarding plans;
--Coordination and optimization of loading of fibre;
--Coordination and optimization of hauling activities;
-Ensuring Company processing specifications and sorting plans are adhered to and value is maximized;
-Responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted within the standards of the Environmental Management System; and
-Work in partnership with the General Foreman and other Production Supervisors to ensure efficient fibre flow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

What You'll Do: The Operations Planner plays a lead role in Forest Operations Planning, providing ongoing tenure administration and permit acquisition services. The incumbent is responsible for engineering, road construction planning and harvest forecasting within the operation. The Operations Planner is a strategic, innovative, and creative leader responsible for delivering the Operation’s annual and long-term targets and goals.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate possesses 7-10 years’ experience in operations planning and has a post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry or related degree/diploma in Natural Resource Management. You have an excellent understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning, in addition to good working knowledge of legal regulation and requirements related to BC Crown and private land forest operations.

Work Environment: This position will be preformed in person in our Nootka Forest Operations office in Gold River, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Environmental Performance

- Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence of company safety and sustainability processes and procedures.

Financial Performance

- Prepare and manage the annual road construction and engineering budget;
- Work closely with the Divisional Accountant to ensure all operational decisions are based on sound financial analytics;
- Utilize financial data to analyze trends and make recommendations to improve efficiency;
- Recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive cost efficiencies in the operation.
- Leadership

- Provide leadership and direction to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements;
- Manage and supervise engineering/planning/forestry employees and contractors at the operation;
- Create and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement;
- Protect Western’s reputation by managing issues, engaging support from senior leadership as required;
- Hire, train, coach and manage the performance of salaried staff and contractors;
- Actively maintain current and potential mutually beneficial relationships with - First Nations partners, Government agencies and public and private interest groups to support access to incremental fibre; and
- Liaison with Corporate Forestry Planners to assist in strategic planning.
- Participate in the consultation process with First Nations and other stakeholders, acting as a member of the information sharing team.
- Operations
- Establish the annual production forecast and coordinate engineering, GIS, and development activities required for the annual timber harvest;
- Plan, schedule and manage planning/engineering functions such as road layout and harvest layout, to ensure efficiency and continuity of operations;
- Oversee and work with other Planners to prepare and manage silviculture and integrated resource management forestry and engineering budgets;
- Oversee and work with other Planners to prepare and manage the engineering and road construction budgets;
- Support the coordination and management of Company certification systems (EMS, CSA, FSC) within the Operation;
- Prepare and peer review the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including:
- Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting - - Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
- Assess completed activities for adherence to plans and enact corrective measures, as required;
- Prepare and coordinate property issues including Road Use Agreements, as required;
- Provide input and peer review to the Forest Stewardship Plan as required; and
- Ensure compliance with various Operational Plans and Company policies in regards to cut block development.

THE OPPORTUNITY

What You’ll Do: Western Forest Products is seeking 2 Management Trainees within Timberlands to join our Quatsino Sound and Englewood Forest Operations. As the Management Trainee, you will team up with senior staff, who will provide training, mentoring and hands-on experience to prepare you to eventually assume a supervisory role where needed in the Timber Supply Business Group.

Training areas will include all aspects of Western’s safety and environmental systems, detailed understanding of various harvest systems and process techniques, labor relations and collective agreements, setting employee performance expectations, coaching skills, interacting with contractors, fundamental financial concepts, and reports.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related technical diploma, and has previous co-op or work experience in the forest products industry. You have a general knowledge of the Timberlands processes, strong analytical skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Work Environment: The positions are to be performed in person at our Quatsino Sound Forest operations in Holberg, BC or at our Englewood Forest operations in Woss, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the General Foreman, training and areas of learning will include:

-Providing leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence to company safety and sustainability processes and procedures.
-Assisting with supervision across all phases of Company harvesting operations (Roadbuilding, Yarding, Loading, Hauling, and Dryland Sort), building quality requirements into each phase;
-Creating and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement;
-Assisting with the management of the USW relationship and other key relationships and contractual obligations;
-Working with Contractor and Company personnel to effect positive change with respect to operational safety, quality and productivity;
-Assisting with coaching and managing the performance of hourly staff and contractors;
-Overseeing inventories, ensuring optimal levels are maintained;
-Supporting the establishment and ongoing improvement of production phase metrics;
-As a representative of the Company, carry out the job duties with the utmost professionalism and integrity; and
-Other duties as required and assigned

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for a fully qualified Boomman to join our Mid Island Forest Operation, the job is based out of Sayward BC, at our Kelsey Bay Dryland Sort.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with a wage rate of $33.13 and comprehensive benefits and pension.

This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.

Please provide reference contacts in resume when you apply. This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Strip boomstick booms, and sort boomsticks (good, culls or shorts);
-Inspect gear – remove gear that is worn and place on appropriate float for removal;
-Operate a boom boat to sort bundles by sort identification tags or paint into the appropriate alleys;
-Operate a boom boat to feed loose logs to the bundler;
-Swifter booms prior to towing destination; and,
-Cut down booms to be re-sorted.

THE OPPORTUNITY

What You’ll Do: The Regional Appraisal Forester is responsible for the timely and accurate submission of cutting permit data which facilitates harvest in specified operations of up to +2 million m3 on an annual basis.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related technical diploma with 3+ years of experience in the coastal logging industry. You’re familiar with coastal timber appraisals, cutting permit data and are great at managing multiple priorities. You are excellent at thinking analytically, using technology and maintaining the highest standard of safety.

About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licenses and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.

If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Work Environment: We are currently working in a hybrid work environment. Expectations for the time being are that this role will be working from home and within the office with proper safety plans in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Timber Appraisals and Pricing:

- Ensures a safe work attitude and environment and leads by example
- Directs one or more Appraisal Administrators
- Shares responsibility for preparation and/or peer review of cutting permit applications for up to +2 million m3 on an annual basis
- Responsible for preparation and/or peer review of Coast Appraisal Data for the associated cutting permits and preliminary stumpage estimates
- Responsible for the electronic submission of cutting permit applications and appraisal information to the appropriate Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural -Resource Operations and Rural Development systems
- Responsible for developing and meeting associated quality assurance programs
- Provides timber appraisal and stumpage information across operations and regions, from strategic decision making to the operational and corporate level
- Works closely with Appraisal Administrator(s), operational planning and forestry staff, colleagues, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and --Rural Development Tenures and Valuation staff and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities to use knowledge and technology to improve the content and quality of cutting permit and appraisal submissions, as well as improving the overall corporate position
- Keeps up to date with emerging information and technologies

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is seeking a Driller Blaster to join our Mid Island Forest Operation. The ideal candidate brings to the job an excellent safety record and a strong work ethic.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) representation union position with a 5x2 day shift schedule. The wage rate is $36.82 per hour. This position is permanent, full-time.

Shifts:

6x3, 8.6 hours per day

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood product focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. Surrounded by mountain ranges, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, the lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. No matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home, you’ll find a relaxing lifestyle with amazing places to explore.

In particular, discover Campbell River and the surrounding areas as a great place to live work and play: Click Here.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for a Silviculture Forester to be based out of our Stillwater Forest Operation in Powell River, BC.

What You’ll Do: Reporting to the TFL Forester, our Silviculture Forester plays a lead role in Forest Operations Planning, providing ongoing support for forest management activities including supporting the silviculture provision and annual planting programs.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for an experienced RPF searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong sense of initiative and proven ability to work in a team environment with superior communication skills. You have strong knowledge in silviculture and forest harvesting practices with a strong focus on improving safety, quality and efficiency.

About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are located on the Sunshine Coast in Powell River as well as throughout the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licenses and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence of company safety and sustainability ideals, processes and procedures. This includes maintaining or enhancing forest productivity and value of the timbered estate, and support of the EMS, CSA and/or SFI certification systems;
-Lead the development and implementation of an annual silviculture budget for the designated TFL or Forest Operation that sustains long term timber supply, rapid attainment of green-up and free growing in support of improved harvest flexibility and a reduced silviculture provision balance;
-Supports the preparation and review of the silviculture provision reporting; this includes monthly estimation of the basic silviculture rate (BSR) for the designated TFL or Forest Operation and quarterly updates of the estimate of silviculture provision by Business Unit;
-Provides leadership and direction to sustain and enhance the forest resource, control or reduce silviculture unit costs, and maximize future stand value and margins within budget;
-Manages, trains and coaches silvicultural/planning employees and contractors at the operation;
-Actively maintains current and potential mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and public and private interest groups to support access to incremental fibre;
-Participates in the consultation process with First Nations and other stakeholders, acting as a member of the information sharing team;
-Coordinates all silvicultural/planning, contract management, GIS, record keeping/reporting, and development activities required for the implementation of annual silviculture plans;
-Responsible for implementation of silviculture programs including but not limited to site preparation/hazard abatement, planting, fertilization, protection, brushing, survey and rehabilitation programs and ensure that the projects are in compliance with various Operational Plans, Company Policies, and regulatory requirements;
-Ensure the process to review operational plans with appropriate Operations Managers, General Foremen and Production Supervisors is followed as part of the post-harvest assessment process;
-Under the supervision of the TFL Forester, plan, schedule and manage short term tactical plans for silviculture projects;
-Under the supervision of the TFL Forester, prepare and manage the silviculture budgets, Silviculture Provision and BSR (Basic Silviculture Rate);
-Support the coordination and management of Company certification systems (EMS, CSA, SFI ) within the designated TFL or Forest Operation;
-Prepare or peer review the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including:
-Site Plans, Silviculture, Harvest, and Road Instructions, Pest Management -Plans, Resource Management Burn Plans and other related silviculture projects and prepare applications as necessary; and
-Other duties as required.

LIVE WORK PLAY

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet the water of the Pacific Ocean, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and modern amenities.

The surrounding area and within Powell River, the lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. Within arm’s reach you will find rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean no matter where in Powell River you choose to call home.

In particular, discover Powell River and the surrounding areas as a great place to live work and play: Click Here.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is looking for Grapple Yarder Operator to join our Mid Island Forest Operations located in Menzies Bay, BC.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with wage rate of $38.63 per hour.

This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.

This role is considered safety sensitive - all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test

**$3,000 Signing Bonus Available. Conditions apply, more information upon application**

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. Surrounded by mountain ranges, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, the lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. No matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home, you’ll find a relaxing lifestyle with amazing places to explore.

In particular, discover Campbell River and the surrounding areas as a great place to live work and play: Click Here.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Superintendent to join our Quatsino Sound Forest Operations based in Holberg, BC

What You’ll Do: With an overarching objective of ensuring a safe work environment, you will lead our high performing maintenance team at this division executing safety initiatives, analyzing financial performance, improving operational efficiencies, as well as providing leadership and direction to both staff and unionized employees in the maintenance team, contractors and other service providers.

Who You Are: The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Superintendent, preferably in wood products manufacturing or similar industry. We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a strong sense of initiative, ability to build strong relationships, and can ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld. The ideal candidate will posses a strong knowledge of collective agreements and experience working in a unionized environment.

Work Environment: This position is to be performed in person at our Quatsino Sound Forest operations in Holberg, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Environmental Performance Overview

-Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence to company safety and sustainability processes and procedures;
-Supporting and promoting company Safety Management Systems by working closely with your safety advisor on key safety initiatives;
-Accurate and timely incident investigations performed on time with overarching end goal of discovering route cause and corrective actions;
-Maintain crew training as per requirements set out by health and safety; and,
-Responsible for getting monthly environmental & weekly safety inspections done per Safety Management System and Company Environmental Management System.

Financial Performance

-Supports the interpretation of financial data and analytics to identify cost saving opportunities;
-Support the analysis of downtime reports and other relevant metrics to identify opportunities; and,
-Working with the Operations, Planning and Scheduling Managers to develop action plans to increase efficiencies and equipment reliability.

Leadership

-Provide leadership and direction to continuously improve safety by leading daily tool box meetings as well as monthly safety meetings;
-Directs and manages unionized maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure that all equipment operates at its highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality and cost priorities;
-Ensure hourly employee and contractor awareness and compliance with safety, environmental and operational policy, procedures and regulations;
-Hire, train, coach, mentor and manage performance of both staff and hourly maintenance employees;
-Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers;
-Responsible for completing and regularly reviewing Personal Goals and Measures (PGM) documents with staff to ensure goals and targets are achieved.

Operations

-Working with the Operations and Maintenance Execution Managers, executes maintenance schedules and processes that are cost effective and increase the availability as well as maximize the operational life of equipment;
-Supervises all maintenance activities and supports capital project cost management and delivery schedules;
-Promotes pro-active maintenance practices by performing regular reviews of equipment in the field to determine overall operating performance. Reporting back to the Manager Maintenance Execution for scheduling appropriate preventative maintenance to minimize downtime;
-Day to day balancing of planned maintenance as well as critical repairs to enable equipment productivity and minimize downtime;
-Responsible for managing camp infrastructure such as water, sewer and hydro.
-Optimizes parts availability in the warehouse to minimize equipment downtime while balancing cost effective maintenance inventory management;
-Makes certain equipment repairs meet manufacturer's specifications, -WorkSafeBC regulations and/or Company standards;
-Stay abreast of industry innovations and trends in safety and environmental performance and new technology or equipment to improve company margins;
-Daily entry to Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) including creating “break down” Maintenance work orders, data entry and closing work orders; and,
-Accurate reporting and coding of time cards with on time delivery to the site payroll person.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is looking for a Grapple Yarder Utility Man to join our Mid Island Forest Operations located on Northern Vancouver Island, BC.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with wage rate of $38.63 per hour.

This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.

This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Living on Vancouver Island North is an opportunity wrapped in a lifestyle. Affordable homes, diverse careers, safe and strong communities, good schools, and endless outdoor activities are present. Vancouver Island North is one of British Columbia’s most abundant and diverse natural resource regions and presents a variety of geological features like deep ocean sounds, coastal inlets, mountains, glacier fields, karsts and caverns, temperate rainforests, rugged coastline, and long wide valleys.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a Canadian forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. We are committed to providing the most sustainable building products on the planet. With operations in the coastal region of British Columbia and Washington State, Western Forest Products meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering sourced from our secure access to a variety of coastal BC tree species. Our progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices and large investment in manufacturing ensures the health and prosperity of our forests, communities and business for generations to come.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking Journeymen Millwrights with industrial experience, preferably in the Forest Industry, to join our sawmill operations located on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC (relocation assistance can be provided).

We have currently have vacancies at the following sawmills:

-Port Alberni
-Saltair (Ladysmith, BC), and;
-Cowichan Bay
-Nanaimo, BC
-Chemainus, BC

These are hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union positions with a competitive wage rate ($45.32/hour), benefits and pension. Shifts vary depending on site. Please inquire within to learn more.

These positions are considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, Millwrights are required to safely perform quality work, provide support services, and perform preventative maintenance processes that pertain to optimum mechanical performance of our facility including, but not limited to:

-Repairs or replacements of mechanical components & machinery
-Rigging and slinging
-Troubleshooting mechanical machinery
-Welding repairs
-Hot work and lock out protocols
-Knowledge of hydraulic systems

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

The outdoors is your playground, surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, rainforests and an ocean filled with wildlife. Imagine a place where you could literally go skiing and golf in the same day.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. The lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. Within arm’s reach you will find rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean no matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home.

Discover Vancouver Island as a great place to live work and play: Click Here

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is seeking a Driller Blaster to join our Port McNeill Forest Operation. The ideal candidate brings to the job an excellent safety record and a strong work ethic.

This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) representation union position with a 5x2 day shift schedule. The wage rate is $36.82 per hour. This position is permanent, full-time.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood product focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Living on Vancouver Island North is an opportunity wrapped in a lifestyle. Affordable homes, diverse careers, safe and strong communities, good schools, and endless outdoor activities are present. Vancouver Island North is one of British Columbia’s most abundant and diverse natural resource regions and presents a variety of geological features like deep ocean sounds, coastal inlets, mountains, glacier fields, karsts and caverns, temperate rainforests, rugged coastline, and long wide valleys.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

This GIS Technician Position is a - 2 Year Contract - Remote

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Project Technician to join our team for a 24-month term. This position can be performed fully remote.

What You’ll Do: The GIS Project Technician will play a critical role in supporting our Trimble Land Resource Manager (LRM) implementation project.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate is fully versed in Trimble LRM. You are great at providing succinct visualizations, maps, summaries and reports to facilitate informed decision making. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and passionate individual who has strong Trimble LRM analytical skills and is eager to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Trimble LRM implementation, documentation, support to the GIS team and end users, setup and training; and producing outputs including advance queries, infotypes, map templates and reports.
-Undertake geoprocessing and editing tasks in the ESRI software suite.
-Maintain, edit, upload and report on data within Western’s Forestry Management System.
-Automate repetitive tasks using Python, Model Builder and/or SQL, where applicable.
-Produce high-quality maps and visual representations of analysis products, when required.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Field Planner at our Mid Island Forest Operations in Campbell River, BC.

What You'll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout, supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations. The Operations Field Planners also work alongside our various Forest Operations Departments who conduct our roadbuilding and harvesting.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone newer to their forestry career, who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We have a clearly defined career path within our forestry team and are always looking to develop our people and promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved.

About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licenses and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.

If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Actively participates as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout;
-Assists in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and -Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
-Working alongside our production department to gain exposure to road construction, harvesting and other business aspects of the operation
-Demonstrates adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures
-Understands corporate financial goals and recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
-Follows and implements principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
-Participates effectively in programs designed to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The north-central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. The lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. Within arm’s reach you will find rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean no matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home.

Specifically, discover why individuals and families from around the country have chosen Campbell River and the surrounding areas as a great place to live, work and play: Click Here and Click Here.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

For a complete job description please see the attached PDF. You can view our comprehensive COVID-19 Safety Plan here: https://www.niefs.net/covid-19

North Island Employment is currently accepting applications for a full-time, in-office Employment Counsellor in our Campbell River office. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an exciting, client-centered career with an award winning organization! As a diverse and inclusive employer we are always open to hearing from anyone interested in the great work we do with our clients and the community!

The Role…
The Employment Counsellor position reports to the Regional Manager, Client Services and provides case management employment services to unemployed and/or underemployed people including: formal employment needs assessment, action plan development, facilitation, ongoing monitoring and support, and job maintenance and retention to a diverse range of clients. This position is responsible for achieving sustained employment outcomes by utilizing various service delivery channels including Virtual and WorkBC Centres and uses a client centered approach to identify strengths, skills and abilities and addresses barriers to effective achievement of employment and/or community attachment goals. This position is responsible for taking personal initiative for staying up to date and following WorkBC Policy and ICM requirements to ensure accurate data entry and documentation standards.

Looking for shake and shingle block cutter(s) with strong work ethic and ample experience to join our company based out of Sayward on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As this permanent, full time position entails working in remote areas, flexible scheduling allows for employees to work a camp type rotation, shift work or other arrangement at their discretion pending confirmation by the employer the arrangement meets company needs. Temporary accommodation can be supplied to employees in the means of a travel trailer or similar located near the job site and the position pays competitive wages that increase with experience, skills and abilities.

Working as Part-Time Warehouse Associate, you will facilitate the movement of product through our branch and customer facilities. You will be responsible for warehouse tasks such as receiving, shipping, packing orders, material handling, inventory fulfillment, as well as vending replenishment at customer sites and making local deliveries. This is an entry-level position based out of our branch located at 1890 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2G1.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Receiving and shipping inventory
- Placing and fulfilling orders
- Making local deliveries with a company vehicle
- Executing vending replenishment tasks within customer facilities
- Maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counting
- Managing inventory in our warehouse and customer sites
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Tamarack Projects Ltd is seeking a experienced skilled labourer to work full-time in Campbell River and Area.

Wages reflect experience.

Tamarack Projects Ltd is seeking a experienced Carpenter to work full-time in Campbell River and Area.

Wages are reflective of experience.

- Looking for a part time (which can lead to full time) Insulator for construction sites
- Travel is necessary to different areas in the North Island
- Experience an asset but willing to train.
- Part-Time position to start that could lead to Full-Time
- Wage is dependent on square footage
- Tools provided for the first month and then employee will need to purchase their own

Econo Ezy Box Storage is looking for a driver to deliver our Sea Containers. Must have working cell phone. Must be willing to do basic maintenance around our storage yards. We offer competitive wages and some benefits. Full Time Employment, Mondays to Fridays.

$17/hr to start which is negotiable.

Who We Are:
Kidz Connection is a large and busy daycare in Campbell River offering childcare for infants, preschoolers, and school age children.

Opportunity:
This is a full time Childcare Provider position which will include a benefits package as well as the option of free, full time daycare enrollment for child/ren of the successful candidate.
The right person will have the opportunity to become an Early Child Educator and the tuition will be paid for by Kidz Connection.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for a working parent who needs child care while working and kids can be picked up from school.

The position is for Monday to Friday 11am-5:30pm

Virtual Information Sessions: Single Parent Employment Initiative

ITA Apprenticeship Advisor Tawni Wilkins will be at the WorkBC Centre-Campbell River on the 3rd Thursday of each month to speak with anyone who has questions about the trades or about their apprenticeships.

Drop by the WorkBC Centre at 920 Alder Street in Campbell River on Thursday, May 19th between 4-6 pm to connect with Tawni and get your questions answered!

No appointment needed.

- Part-time prep cook needed, mostly afternoons and evenings, up to 6 days/week.
- Could lead to full-time for the right candidate.

- Part-time Line Cook needed for various shifts
- Could lead to full-time for the right candidate
- Some full-time positions available

- Part-time Bartender needed for various shifts
- Could lead to full-time for the right candidate

- Part-time dishwasher needed for various shifts
- Could lead to full-time for the right candidate

- Part-time Server needed for various shifts
- Could lead to full-time for the right candidate

Perk’s Donuts is looking for an energetic, upbeat, and friendly Manager/Baker to manage the daily operation of our restaurant while also performing the duties of a baker.

We are a busy landscape company and have been in business for over 30 years. We need up to 4 new hires to join our team!

- Full-Time, Monday to Friday with some weekends
- Wage will be discussed in the interview process

Explore your career and employment or self-employment options through WorkBC Employment services.
Learn about ways we can help you get hired or look into training for a new career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual, with a passion for electronics and communications to join our cellular sales team. As a sales consultant you will greet customers in our stores, ascertain what each individual needs and make recommendations based on their specifications.

We need someone immediately!

Duties:
- Developing new personal and business accounts
- Work with customers to complete requests for Telus/Koodo
- Keep up with new product lines and services
- Resolve customer complaints
- Create repair tracking tickets for defective cellular phones and accessories
- Invoice products as required
- Keep retail clean, tidy and organized
- Other duties as assigned

- Looking for experienced logging truck drivers with coastal experience
- Monday-Friday shift out of Campbell River area
- Very competitive wage plus benefits

This is a full-time position providing support to individuals eligible for services through Community Living British Columbia. Supports include assisting with daily living activities (ex. banking, shopping), accessing community resources and attending health related appointments.

Be able to do the following:
- prep
- a good grasp of cooking,
- work on the line
- work with a team
- work independently
- good communication skills

- Wanted IMMEDIATELY
- Full-time
- Our successful applicants must be punctual, polite and able to work in all types of weather
- This position would be a good fit for someone who can produce high quality work efficiently, has attention to detail with high customer service being paramount

We are looking for an organized real estate assistant to support our real estate team. The real estate assistant's responsibilities include telephone duties, ordering supplies, preparing and distributing marketing materials, digital advertising, social media posting, documentation, and reports.

To be successful as a real estate assistant you should be highly organized, socially confident, trustworthy and confidential. An outstanding real estate assistant should be able to keep the office running smoothly and enable the sales agents to perform efficiently.

We are a fast-paced, high-energy Team with a large clientele base. It is essential that you feel just as much a part of the Team as we do. We love our job and want an assistant who feels the same. We offer flexible hours.
- Coordinating showings and obtaining feedback.
- Ordering supplies and preparing and distributing marketing materials.
- Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
- You are managing a client database and preparing reports. (This will be one of your top priorities).
- Performing other duties as assigned.

This is currently a part-time position with the potential to become full-time.

- Road building company seeking Swamper to assist Driller/Blaster with blasting operations and drive rock truck as required.
- Camp work in remote location out of Campbell River; shift work.
- Pay based on experience and capabilities, benefits available.

- Year-round, seasonal, casual, part-time, full time positions available
- $19-22 hourly TBD with the possibility of medical & dental benefits

- Year round Front desk position to start immediately. $19-22 hourly includes employee medical & dental benefits.
- 32+hours weekly. Must be available weekdays, weekends including holidays weekends .
- Must be flexible with shift for June - September 2022 willing to work opening & closing shifts. 430pm to 1230am / 6/7am-2/3pm
- Set shift to start in October 2022 of Wednesday/Thursday & Sundays off.

- Rock Solid Countertops is growing and looking to add to our administration team.
- We are looking for a positive individual who is focused, organized and has great customer service.
- Talking to customers in the show room, answering phone calls, ordering materials and keeping the show room tidy.

- Machine: Madill 144
- Camp Work
- Shift Work

The Tula Foundation's Hakai Institute (www.hakai.org) is a scientific research institution conducting long-term research at remote locations on the coastal margin of British Columbia. The Institute is looking to fill a seasonal, full-time, dishwasher/steward position in a remote setting on Calvert Island, BC, from May 4th through September, 15 days on 6 days off, based on a 10hr work day.

- Fly in, fly out, from Campbell River, B.C.
- Flexibility around quick shift changes as needed
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination

Looking for the right candidate that has taken the pr-apprenticship course or 1st year.
We offer a competitive salary plus an opportunity to make a monthly production bonus. Also a $1000 signing bonus for the right candidate.

If you would like to work with a great team and have fun, we would like to hear from you.

Bull cooking duties

Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, food preparation, cooking, menu planning, inventory, stocking, cleaning - Certificates - Food Safe, WHMIS

We are looking for a part-time server/host or hostess to fill some weeknights and Saturday shift.

Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming guests
- Answering phones to take reservations and takeout orders
- Sorting and packing takeout orders
- Taking payment; cash, debit/credit card machine
- Taking table orders, answering questions about the menu and serving food and drinks
- Clearing dishes, sanitizing tables
- Cleaning duties after each shift

We are looking for cashiers/servers (full-time and part-time) for our soon to be open European style croissant bakery and coffee-shop in downtown Campbell River. Hourly wage starting at $20.00-23.00 / hour (based on your experience) + tips pooled and shared amongst team members (except the owners). Extra paid leave and benefits after the first year of employment.

We have longer (8 hours) and shorter (4-6 hours) shifts, 5 or 6 days a week. We aim to accommodate having 1 weekend day off.

We are looking for baristas (full-time and part-time) for our soon to be open European style croissant bakery and coffee-shop in downtown Campbell River. Hourly wage starting at $20.00-23.00 / hour (based on your experience) + tips pooled and shared amongst team members (except the owners). Extra paid leave and benefits after the first year of employment.

We have longer (8 hours) and shorter (4-6 hours) shifts, 5 or 6 days a week. We aim to accommodate having 1 weekend day off.

If you possess these skills and the role excites you, we look forward to hearing from you! Even if you are not yet proficient in latte art but ready to learn, do not hesitate to submit your application! We can and are willing to train the right people.

- Full-time, part-time position available with Campbell River Janitorial. We have been in business in Campbell River for over 44 years and have an outstanding reputation
- Applicant must have minimum of 1 year experience with commercial cleaning and have a clear criminal record
- Expected wage is $18/hr and to start asap

We are looking for someone to start the end of May beginning of June.

- To provide reception, administrative services, and support for Volunteer Campbell River, including staff, volunteers, member agencies, the Executive Director and board
- This position is responsible to maintain resources for the VCR recruitment and referral program including facilitating and keeping records for criminal record checks, registration forms, and database
- Also to carry out administrative support for both the Better at home and Senior Support Program
- This person is often the first point of contact for the public
- Work with the Executive Director to coordinate the VCR Volunteer Program – recruit, screen, orient, train, schedule, support and evaluate Office Administrative employee and office volunteers – delegating tasks and scheduling activities
- Provide clerical functions including answering phones, sorting mail, email, voice mail, filing, faxing, photocopying, running errands etc.
- Respond to agency inquiries, support agencies with volunteer requests
- Manage office supplies inventory and coordinate maintenance of office equipment
- Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
- Update and ensure the accuracy of the organizations databases and distribution lists
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to management and the board
- Prepare accurate bank deposits
- Help with the processing of accounts payable ensuring timeliness and accuracy of information
- Help with the processing of accounts receivable including invoicing and ensuring timeliness
- Prepare statistic reports as requested by Executive Director
- Pay out petty cash to volunteers and employees as and when required

- Part-time or Full-time positions available
- We are looking for applicants who are physically capable, detail oriented, hard working and accountable
- Seeking applicants with a positive attitude
- If you prefer to work as a Sub-contractor you will be responsible for deducting your own taxes, etc., otherwise you will be on the company payroll

Please no phone calls to the business however you may call NIEFS for any information.

Compensation:

Wacor offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which will be commensurate with experience and education.

About Wacor:

Wacor Holdings Ltd. has grown from a small family operation to one of the largest civil infrastructure contractors on Central Vancouver Island. Possessing a large fleet of trucks and equipment, the company has a diversified background in several construction markets. Wacor’s list of completed jobs includes roads and highways, mining, airport runway rehabilitation, infrastructure replacement, residential and commercial subdivision developments, and landfill closure projects. Wacor is currently implementing its growth strategy by hiring and investing in experienced leaders in the construction industry who share the same vision of safety, quality, and service. Wacor supports a collaborative team environment and values motivated individuals who take pride in their work. If you want to be part of an energetic, exciting team of professionals, and want to work in an environment where hard work is recognized, appreciated and rewarded, please apply for this position.

As a key member of the team, you will take a lead role in estimating heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, highways, airport, site preparation and land development on projects ranging in value from $1M to $20 M+. A core responsibility will include preparation of accurate and timely estimates from start to finish. This process involves engagement with the Construction Manager, the President during the final stages of tender preparation. You will be leading the estimating team, and attending site meetings as required. You will work closely with suppliers and subcontractors and lead the evaluation and selection process for incorporation into the bid submission.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Review with full comprehension the tender document package including instructions to tenderers, the tender form and tender schedules or appendices, tender security requirements, general and supplementary conditions, specifications, geotechnical and environmental reports and tender drawings
- Organize the estimating team to review plans and specifications, and delegate responsibilities for material takeoffs, subcontractor scopes of work, subcontractor selection, and tender security requirements
- Review Scope of Work prior to issuing to subcontractors and complete a gap/overlap analysis
- Direct and lead the estimating team to ensure accuracy in the quantity takeoffs of both in house, and outsourced materials
- Monitor tender addenda and advise the estimating team of changes occurring during the bid preparation period
- Prepare questions to the tendering authority to clarify any ambiguous or conflicting issues and information arising from the drawings or specifications
- Review subcontractor pricing, inclusions, exclusions or qualifications prior to price evaluation
- Review final estimate and final tender submission
- Work with the client and/or contract administrators to provide clarification as and when required during the post tender/pre award stage
- Participate in the negotiation process to provide alternatives or value engineered budget solutions
- Play a lead role in turning the project over to the construction team of project managers, construction superintendents, and project coordinators on successful tenders including assisting with post award submissions
- Assist the construction team by estimating extra work items, change orders, credits etc., and advise on major changes in scope of work
- Monitor actual cost to estimated cost
- Upon project completion, conduct debriefing with estimating, and construction teams to discuss positive and negative aspects of the project

Wacor Holdings Ltd. has grown from a small family operation to one of the largest civil infrastructure contractors on Central Vancouver Island. Possessing a large fleet of trucks and equipment, the company has a diversified background in several construction markets.

Wacor’s list of completed jobs includes roads and highways, mining, airport runway rehabilitation, infrastructure replacement, residential and commercial subdivision developments, and landfill closure projects.

Wacor is currently implementing its growth strategy by hiring and investing in experienced leaders in the construction industry who share the same vision of safety, quality, and service.

Wacor supports a collaborative team environment and values motivated individuals who take pride in their work. If you want to be part of an energetic, exciting team of professionals, and want to work in an environment where hard work is recognized, appreciated and rewarded, please apply for this position.

As Projects Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting a team of Project Estimators, Superintendents and Project Managers in the administration of Wacor's tender submissions and projects from conception through to completion.
As a part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in the civil construction industry while supporting our team to maintain compliance with project KPI’s and deliverables, contractual obligations and regulations.
For this role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about building a career in the industry while contributing to building our company and culture.

As a Project Administrator, here’s what the week-to-week looks like:

Project Support
- Coordinating meetings, develop and distribute project documents, schedules and meeting summaries
- Compile and coordinate issuance of project insurance, permits, safety and license documentation
- Maintain a document management system to register, organize, maintain, issue, and distribute the project documentation, submittals, and records on local construction projects with budgets exceeding $5 M
- Collaborate with engineers, construction managers and customers and clients
- Assist Project Managers in project closeout tasks, lessons learned evaluation and final reporting

Tender Support
- Research, identify and communicate new civil construction opportunities for possible tender submission
- Coordinate the detailed content/ requirements to be included as part of the tender documentation with the relevant procurement team members
- Prepare Bid Bond applications, obtain quotations from sub contractors and project insurance
- Prepare and format tender submissions in response to private and government opportunities; coordinate the tender submission process under the direction of the senior estimator

Document Control And QA/QC
- Accountable for executing and maintaining document control processes
- Contribute and support the review and maintenance of project support templates
- Champion and lead the effective implementation of operational best practices, risk management strategies, and quality assurance / quality control activities
- Support proper planning of the work to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance with project requirements that align with project specific deadlines

Domcor Traffic Control Intl. Inc. (DTCII) is currently looking for Traffic Control Professionals in Campbell River, BC.

Why Work for Domcor?

DTCII offers competitive wages, training & development, an updated fleet, career advancement opportunities, a 24/7 professional Dispatch Centre and more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Execute effective traffic management plans with the proper equipment
- Protect the safety of the crew and the public by directing motor/pedestrian traffic
- Communicate effectively with dispatch staff
- Itemize truck contents
- Produce accurate & timely reporting
- Demonstrate strong decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills

Domcor Health Safety and Security (DHSS) and its constituents conduct business across multiple sectors and strive to advance universal industry safety and security standards. With our core values surrounding our people & clients, we aim to provide excellent services making safety our number one priority. SNS is currently looking for Security Guard in Campbell River, BC come be a part of our team and grow with us!

Role and Responsibility:

· Front door security on clients’ properties
· Request people to wear facial masks and following Covid 19 protocols
· Checking vaccine passports/ proof of vaccine to ensure compliance and liaising with police and emergency services
· Patrolling and following protocols as per the post orders, which may include indoor or outdoor patrols, manage the movement of guests at various points throughout the property etc.
· Exceptional skills to observe, record, and reporting activities and security incidents while on shift
· Provide exceptional, high level customer service to the client in a sometimes challenging and dynamic environment
· Meticulous record-keeping, report writing, observation skills excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Other duties as required

- Prepping before the store opens to ensure that the pizzeria is prepared for the day
- Making the pizzas and other foods on our menu
- Assist with cleanup at the end of the day

Need a Full-time or Part-time driver to deliver pizzas for Ryan's Pizzeria.

- We have both full time and part time positions available
- Applicant will receive and organize orders at the front desk, both from phone-in orders and walk-in customers
- Applicant will bring customer's food and drinks to them in the bowling alley or in the other dining areas

We are currently looking to fill two positions; one full-time, one part-time. We offer a supportive work environment with good earning potential for motivated employees.

Port McNeill Dental is seeking a dental assistant. If you have ever considered a career in dentistry, this may be the position for you. We are looking for someone who desires a stable, long-term career in a growing, well-established practice.
The ideal candidate must be willing to work calmly in a fast-paced clinic. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, friendly, and driven, this may be the position for you.

About the Role, Perks and Benefits:
- 3-4 days a week, career position with growth opportunities
- Wages ranging $20to $26/hr depending on experience
- Willing to provide training to the right candidate
- $300 signing bonus after 3 months probation
- Medical and dental benefits
- Very close-knit, supportive team environment
- Competitive salary plus extended health benefits

We are a busy automotive dealership servicing all makes and models and are located north of Campbell River. We are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to join our busy team. Hours will be Tues - Fri, 9am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

There is a $3000.00 signing bonus and we offer a competitive salary for the right candidate.

Looking for a part time server/bartender for the summer.

- 3-4 shifts per week
- In house incentives
- Bi-weekly bar tip outs

Strathcona Regional District has an opening for a full-time Manager, Facility Operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strathcona Gardens, the Manager, Facility Operations is responsible for the management of the maintenance and custodial departments of Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex (SGRC). The Manager, Facility Operations manages staffing and budgets in the areas of responsibility and develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholder groups to operate and maintain the buildings, grounds and equipment at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex.

Wahkash Contracting has a current position opening for a Hydraulic Log Loader.

When hired there will be a criminal back ground check and finger printing

We are looking for an experienced On-Highway Log Truck Driver for our operations on Northern Vancouver Island.

We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Log Loader Operator to join our crew.

We are looking for an experienced Grade Hoe Operator to join our roadbuilding crew on Northern Vancouver Island.

We are looking for an experienced Off-Highway Log Truck Driver to join our crew to safely deliver logs for our operations on Northern Vancouver Island.

We are hiring an experienced Hooktender to join our crew.

We are looking for a Landing Bucker to join our Northern Vancouver Island team! Knowledge of coastal species is essential.

Located at the city center of Campbell River, the well renowned Coast Discovery Inn by the Coast Hotels is a fantastic opportunity for you to get started in the fast-growing hospitality industry! Our growing friendly and professional team strives to create a great working environment for you!

Together with our team, you will be empowered to deliver on our mission of "Creating a memorable experience for our guests"!
Additional professional upscale hotel standard training will be provided for your career success!

Duties & Responsibilities:
- To ensure that the quality and presentation of all foods prepared & products meets the company standards as prescribed in the kitchen manual.
- Ensure cleanliness in all food preparation and storage areas, and that each member of the kitchen staff is aware if the importance of the need for cleanliness
- Control and secure all food stocks at arrival of delivery and keep food waste down to a minimum
- To operate and clean all kitchen equipment in a safe, and in a responsible manner.
- Report all defective Equipment immediately to Head Chef or first cook in charge
- To communicate efficiently with the service staff to ensure a smooth service environment for our Customers
- If times allows to help and assist other Cooks to get the job done in time and with quality.
- To ensure that security and lock up procedures in the kitchen are followed to hotel standards.
- Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

General Responsibilities

· Maintain a clean and professional appearance.

· Demonstrate professional demeanor and positive attitude.

· Able to stay motivated when working independently or as part of a team.

· Follow all tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager

· Follow all health and safety policies and procedures as instructed.

Maintenance Duties

· Work as part of the Maintenance crew.

· Perform labour tasks as directed by Maintenance Manger.

· Painting and other paint related tasks.

· Use power tools and machinery including, but not limed to,

o forklifts

o power drills

o grinders

o pressure washers

· Ensure all tools are cleaned and stored properly.

· Assist with fueling

· Assist welders, carpenters, painters or other tradespeople on-site.

· Handle and transport materials and equipment.

· General yard clean up as required.

· Other duties as required.

· Must have a valid BC driver’s License and own reliable transportation to and from Menzie’s Bay, (the Campbell River Marine Terminal).

Opportunity to work onboard Freight Tugs may arrise.

Job Description: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the HEO position is responsible for the safe and productive operation of equipment following all applicable Orca Sand & Gravel Practices and Procedures. Operators must complete a pre-trip inspection of equipment prior to operation, complete logbook entries after inspection and turn in logbook sheet at end of shift, complete inspection forms and report any problems or mechanical defects to Supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to safe/productive operation of mine equipment (scraper, loader, dozer and excavator), clean up of assigned area, assisting with screen changes in the plant, greasing duties, assisting with ship moorage, other duties may be assigned as determined by operational requirements.
Success in this position is demonstrated by the willingness to learn and take on new tasks, with the ability to maintain the expected level of safety, quality and productivity. The Operator is required to maintain pit blend requirements to ensure quality controls are met; report all injuries, near misses and incidents as soon as they take place and take part in incident investigations as required.